The NAWBO-MN DEI&B Committee invites you to join our dedicated virtual space for Latina business owners to come together and share their experiences and perspectives. This session is an essential part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity, equity, and belonging within our community.
During this session, we aim to amplify the voices of Latina business owners and entrepreneurs during an engaging discussion that will help us to understand how we can better and more meaningfully support Latina business owners.
Come to learn. Be inspired.
“Si tienes un sueño, no dejes que nadie te lo quite.”
-Selena Quintanilla
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a Guatemalan-born, award-winning author and diversity advocate dedicated to educating corporate America on Latin American cultural nuances. A Le Cordon Bleu chef and entrepreneur with a prior career in international banking, Amalia became the first Latina president of NAWBO-MN in 2023. She is a regular guest on Twin Cities TV and MPR, leads segments on Telemundo-MN, and has been featured on PBS, National Geographic, and Forbes EQ BrandVoice. As a consultant and sought-after speaker, she inspires through lived experiences, culinary and historical storytelling, earning numerous accolades for her dedication to supporting women’s success, community service, philanthropy, and nonprofit board work.
Ofelia Ponce is co-owner and co-founder of Abogados Café, the first Latina-owned coffee shop in the Twin Cities and Law-themed in the USA. Under her leadership, the shop, which opened in 2022, has been featured in Eater’s 14 Exceptional Coffee Shops List. “Abogados” means Lawyers in Spanish. Both Ofelia and her husband Inti are Abogados and native Hondurans. Ofelia received the 2023 Women in Business Award from Twin Cities Business Journal.
In 2022 Monica founded Mosaic Language Services, a translations and interpreting company focused on helping small and medium sized businesses. After realizing that small business owners still faced many challenges her mother had faced when she had her business, Monica changed her company’s focus and name. In 2024, Little Pencil was created – a fractional COO and online business management company that helps solopreneurs and small business owners improved operations and strengthen their company’s infrastructure.
More about the Listening Sessions:
Each month, we explore the unique challenges and experiences of a different diverse group within our community. Whether you're part of the focus group or eager to learn and grow your understanding, this series is for you!
This series is perfect for anyone committed to fostering inclusiveness and building a supportive network. Register now to secure your spot and become a part of the conversation. Let’s learn from each other and grow together!
This is a COMPLIMENTARY EVENT. Registration is required.
